2013 Freedom Over Texas: Why stand out in the heat when you could watch the fireworks in Eleanor Tinsley Park from your living room? Performances by Sheryl Crowe and Martina McBride. 7 p.m., July 4th, ABC

2013 Freedom Over Texas: Why stand out in the heat when you could watch the fireworks in Eleanor Tinsley Park from your living room? Performances by Sheryl Crowe and Martina McBride. 7 p.m., July 4th, ABC

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A Capitol Fourth: Or go to DC for performances by Barry Manilow, Candice Glover, Scotty McCreery, Jackie Evancho, Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, composer John Williams, and the National Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m., July 4th, PBS less

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Philly 4th of July Jam: To get your soul on this Fourth, head to Philly. Performances by The Roots, Jill Scott, Ne-Yo, John Mayer (?), Grace Potter, J. Cole and Demi Lovato. 7 p.m., July 4th, PBS

Philly 4th of July Jam: To get your soul on this Fourth, head to Philly. Performances by The Roots, Jill Scott, Ne-Yo, John Mayer (?), Grace Potter, J. Cole and Demi Lovato. 7 p.m., July 4th, PBS

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The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest men's competition kicks off in front of crowds of fans at Coney Island, Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. less

The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest men's competition kicks off in front of crowds of fans at Coney Island, Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of ... more

Photo: John Minchillo

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Joey Chestnut, center, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest with a total of 69 hot dogs and buns at Coney Island, Thursday, July 4, 2013, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) less

Joey Chestnut, center, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest with a total of 69 hot dogs and buns at Coney Island, Thursday, July 4, 2013, in the Brooklyn borough of New ... more

Joey Chestnut, foreground left, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest with a total of 69 hot dogs and buns at Coney Island, Thursday, July 4, 2013, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) less

Joey Chestnut, foreground left, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest with a total of 69 hot dogs and buns at Coney Island, Thursday, July 4, 2013, in the Brooklyn borough ... more

NEW YORK, NY- JULY 04: Joey Chestnut jams hot dogs into his mouth on his way to setting a new record and wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut, of San Jose, California, ate 69 hotdogs in ten minutes to win his seventh straight title. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY- JULY 04: Joey Chestnut jams hot dogs into his mouth on his way to setting a new record and wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on ... more

NEW YORK, NY- JULY 04: (L to R) Tim Janus, Joey Chestnut, and Matt Stonie compete in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut, of San Jose, California, ate 69 hotdogs in ten minutes to win his seventh straight title. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY- JULY 04: (L to R) Tim Janus, Joey Chestnut, and Matt Stonie compete in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn ... more

Joey Chestnut, center, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest with a total of 69 hot dogs and buns, alongside Tim Janus, left, and Matt Stonie, right, Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Coney Island, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) less

Joey Chestnut, center, wins the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating contest with a total of 69 hot dogs and buns, alongside Tim Janus, left, and Matt Stonie, right, Thursday, July 4, ... more

NEW YORK, NY- JULY 04: Joey Chestnut is carried through the crowds as the champion is introduced before the start of the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Chestnut, of San Jose, California, ate 69 hotdogs in ten minutes to win his seventh straight title. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY- JULY 04: Joey Chestnut is carried through the crowds as the champion is introduced before the start of the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan's Famous in Coney Island ... more

Photo: Monika Graff, Getty Images

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 03: Men's world record holder Joey Chestnut (C) laughs as he is weighed at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in ceremony on July 3, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The annual hot dog eating event is expected to draw up to 40,000 fans on July 4, in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** less

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 03: Men's world record holder Joey Chestnut (C) laughs as he is weighed at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in ceremony on July 3, 2013 in the ... more

Lifeguards work as sunbathers lay out on a foggy beach Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Belmar, N.J., ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Lifeguards work as sunbathers lay out on a foggy beach Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Belmar, N.J., ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Photo: Mel Evans, Associated Press

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Alonzo Fireworks technician Patrick Legacy of Schaghticoke clears mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union) less

Alonzo Fireworks technician Patrick Legacy of Schaghticoke clears mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July Celebration ... more

Alonzo Fireworks technicians Scott Braman, left, and Seth Dunn, both from Mechanicville, secure mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union) less

Alonzo Fireworks technicians Scott Braman, left, of Mechanicville, secures mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union) less

Alonzo Fireworks technicians Scott Braman, left, of Mechanicville, secures mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July ... more

Alonzo Fireworks technicians Scott Braman, left, of Mechanicville, secures mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union) less

Alonzo Fireworks technicians Scott Braman, left, of Mechanicville, secures mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July ... more

Alonzo Fireworks technician Patrick Legacy of Schaghticoke clears mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union) less

Alonzo Fireworks technician Patrick Legacy of Schaghticoke clears mortar tubes Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, during preparation for Thursday night's Price Chopper New York State Fourth of July Celebration ... more

Lou Carollo, of New Fairfield, and his son, Danny Carollo, 2, cheer as the firetrucks pass by at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Lou Carollo, of New Fairfield, and his son, Danny Carollo, 2, cheer as the firetrucks pass by at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined ... more

Molly Davis, 4, of New Fairfield, waves a flag during the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Molly Davis, 4, of New Fairfield, waves a flag during the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to ... more

Photo: Tyler Sizemore

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A child scrambles to pick up candy at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

A child scrambles to pick up candy at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the ... more

Photo: Tyler Sizemore

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Hundreds of people line the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the Annual Independence Day Parade, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club, on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Hundreds of people line the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the Annual Independence Day Parade, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club, on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

Photo: Tyler Sizemore

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A child watches as a classic car drives past at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

A child watches as a classic car drives past at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the ... more

Photo: Tyler Sizemore

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Julia Molloy, 8, of New Fairfield, wears patriotic glasses to watch the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Julia Molloy, 8, of New Fairfield, wears patriotic glasses to watch the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New ... more

Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, of Connecticut's Fifth District, waves to the crowd while walking in the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, of Connecticut's Fifth District, waves to the crowd while walking in the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined ... more

Children scramble to pick up candy at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Children scramble to pick up candy at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the ... more

Photo: Tyler Sizemore

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Benjamin Schwarz, 4, of New Fairfield, punches through a board held by Rory Langguth, of Tae Kwon Do New Fairfield, at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Benjamin Schwarz, 4, of New Fairfield, punches through a board held by Rory Langguth, of Tae Kwon Do New Fairfield, at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. ... more

Members of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence march in the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Members of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence march in the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New ... more

Photo: Tyler Sizemore

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A New Fairfield fire engine drives through the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

A New Fairfield fire engine drives through the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the ... more

Emmett Naumann, left, 3, of New Fairfield, and Joseph John Deluise, 5, of New Fairfield, pick up candy at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Emmett Naumann, left, 3, of New Fairfield, and Joseph John Deluise, 5, of New Fairfield, pick up candy at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of ... more

Parade watchers cover their ears as fire engines beep at the crowd during the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Parade watchers cover their ears as fire engines beep at the crowd during the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown ... more

From left, Lucy Hines, 5, Slate Hill, N.Y., nick Gizzo, 4, New Fairfield, and Andrew Hines, 7, Slate Hill, N.Y., cheer for the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Uncle Sam waves to the crowd at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club. less

Uncle Sam waves to the crowd at the Annual Independence Day Parade in New Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown New Fairfield to watch the festivities, ... more

Photo: Tyler Sizemore

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Emma, right, and Ella Langdon of Fairfield donned colorful hliday faces for the Fourth of July celebration in Southport on Thursday.

Emma, right, and Ella Langdon of Fairfield donned colorful hliday faces for the Fourth of July celebration in Southport on Thursday.